Neymar will miss the opening match of the 2026 World Cup after medical scans confirmed a grade two calf injury.The Brazilian team doctor estimated a recovery time of two to three weeks, sparking controversy over reports from Santos FC regarding the initial injury status.Brazil now faces a complex tactical challenge as they prepare for the tournament without their star forward for the initial group fixtures.Medical testing at the Granja Comary base revealed a partial muscle fiber rupture that forces a sudden reconfiguration of the national squad.